Cole’s Playoff Role Under Fire | New York Yankees News

Harold Reynolds is doubling down: Gerrit Cole must start Game One of any Yankees playoff series, calling him the “alpha” who needs to lead — even if his recent outings have raised doubts. With a rough patch in his last five starts and a 3.67 ERA this season, Cole’s consistency in October is under fire. Fans are split, especially with strong arms like Schulte, Rodon, and Fried also in the mix. The pressure mounts as Cole prepares to face the Diamondbacks — and the world is watching to see if he can silence the critics and carry the Yankees into the postseason. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/insane-thing-makes-no-sense-091904508.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/840b031ef2554d59 Report issues to [email protected].